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New Dance Leotard for Ainsley: Pattern Testing
{yep, still pattern testing!!!} I have been on a pattern testing roll for Peek A Boo Pattern Shop and this time it was for the Sun N Fun Leotard. It is made to be either a dance leotard OR a bathing suit OR both! How cool is that? Now, I must warn you… […]
Family Room: Progress? Not so much…
Remember when I had that “great” idea to change up the family room a bit? Read about that HERE, if you need to refresh your memory. I know my memory is crystal clear about this situation. So, it was supposed to be a minor redo of sorts. Ya know, a new sofa, rug, […]
Women’s Top into Little Girl’s Dress Tutorial: Guest Post
Today, we have the super talented Erin from Children’s Fashion Workshop showing us an adorable upcycle project! Thanks so much Erin! ***************************************** Hello, everyone! It’s Erin here, from Children’s Fashion Workshop, and I’m excited and honored to be here today with Hayley to talk about refashioning with block patterns. Now, a block pattern, first off, […]
Creepiest. Toy. Ever.
I love taking the kids to local thrift stores and I usually let them pick out one toy. Today, Ethan picked out an Etch A Sketch. And Ainsley picked out the Creepiest. Toy. Ever. I didn’t care about the $6 price tag, I cared about this thing haunting me in my sleep. She swore this […]
Pattern Testing: The V-Neck Cardigan
I told you that I have been busy pattern testing and I wasn’t kidding! The most recent was for a gender neutral cardigan, but I chose to make one for Ethan since I make things for Ainsley 98% of the time. He loves it! The V-Neck cardigan pattern was released and is available for […]
Guest Post: It’s All Twisted Skirt Tutorial
Olga is a seriously awesome sewist and I am so happy to have her here today! This skirt is so adorable, am I right? {I kind of want one for myself! No, really, I am serious} *********************************************** I am very excited to be guest-posting here! I have been following Hayley’s work since I came […]
Pattern Testing: The Classic Ringer Tee
I have been super duper busy pattern testing for multiple designers and I plan to share photos each of them over the next week or so. Peek-a-Boo Pattern shop just released the Classic Ringer Tee pattern today! It was a super easy pattern and I have already made a bunch of them because they are a […]
Guest Post: Winter Wonderland Decorations
I am so thrilled to have Courtney here today! We have been friends since our sons were little and she is a gem. Seriously. A few years back, she made the best artwork for Ethan’s room…remember? **************************************************** Greetings, friends and fans of Hayley! My name is Courtney and I am a stay-at-home mom, the artist […]
How to Embellish Hand Towels: DIY
This is a super fun {and super easy} way to personalize a gift for a family member, co-worker, or friend. These would be super cute for an End of the Year teacher gift too! Okay, okay… you can also make a bunch for yourself. Simply, grab your supplies: *Hand […]
Winner of the Cutting Edge Stencil….
Thanks to everyone for entering the Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway! Even if you aren’t the big winner, you can enter the code VALENTINE13 at checkout to receive 20% of ALL stencils! (discount code expires by the end of today, Monday Feb 18th) And the winner is…. Heather LeGate with entry #145. a Rafflecopter giveaway Congrats […]
Guest Post: Joanna’s Life with Cancer
Today’s guest post is from a lovely lovely lady named Joanna. We first started chatting via email a few months back and I am blown away by her amazing attitude towards her life with cancer. Joanna, you are a wonderful person and you are going to fight this! ***************************************************************************Hi! Thank you Hayley for having […]
Perspective
The other day, I had no patience left. I was upset. I was irritable. I was tired. Just utterly, bone tired. Completely and horribly tired. I yelled at my kids, I was rude to my husband, I think I may have even been angry towards the UPS man {unheard of}. Then I realized… I am […]
Crocheted Heart Pattern and Tutorial: Guest Post
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we have the lovely Cassidy from Cassidys Crochet Creations where she amazing photography and adorable crocheted creations to share. I tried knitting and crocheting before and let me tell you… it is an art form that I was never able to master, so I love checking these projects out. Thanks for stopping by! […]
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